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Which subject	English
What topic	Recount Writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Recount Writing

Objectives

Students will identify the components of recount writing.
Students will plan and write a simple recount based on a personal experience.
Students will understand the importance of sequencing events in recount writing.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Recount Writing Checklist (handout)
Example recount texts
Worksheets for planning and drafting recounts
Pencils and erasers

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for English, focusing on creating texts that are structured and coherent, and the development of narrative skills through recount writing.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly explain what recount writing is, using key terms such as "sequence" and "retelling." Show an example if time permits.
2	Key Features	5 minutes	Discuss the key features of recount writing (e.g., orientation, events, and conclusion). Use the whiteboard to illustrate.
3	Planning Activity	10 minutes	Distribute planning worksheets. Students will think of a personal experience to recount and note down key events in sequence.
4	Drafting	5 minutes	Students will begin drafting their recount using the worksheet. Circulate to provide support and guidance.
5	Wrap-up and Review	5 minutes	Recap the steps of recount writing, allowing students to share one sentence from their draft with a partner (optional).

Homework

Students will complete their recount writing at home, using the Recount Writing Checklist provided. The teacher will collect the recounts in the next class for feedback, ensuring no student is required to present their homework in front of the class.